Wyoming Pronghorn Elk

Unit 096 (Greybull / Big Horn Basin North)

Wyoming Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Elk

Wyoming Pronghorn Area 096 covers the northern Bighorn Basin near Greybull in Big Horn County. The unit spans the broad sage and shortgrass terrain between the Shoshone River drainage and the lower Bighorn Mountain foothills. The Bighorn Basin holds one of Wyoming's larger pronghorn populations, and Area 096 reflects the basin's characteristic high-visibility hunting terrain.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 096

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 096

Pronghorn in the northern Bighorn Basin distribute across the sage-dominated flats and rolling benches in wide-ranging herds. The open terrain allows animals to be visible from miles away. Focus initial scouting on the BLM uplands away from the irrigated agricultural areas near Greybull. Water sources on the public land — including natural seeps and stock tanks — concentrate animals during the September hunting season.

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How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 096

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Pronghorn Success Rates

The Bighorn Basin consistently produces high pronghorn harvest success rates due to the large, stable herd and open terrain that makes animals easy to locate. WGFD harvest reports include Area 096 data. Success rates for rifle hunters in this type of open basin terrain typically run 80–90% for hunters who spend adequate time in the field.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	59	396	14.9%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Area 096 in the Bighorn Basin draws moderate to high applicant interest given the basin's reputation for pronghorn hunting. General licenses may be available in years with strong population surveys. Check the WGFD Applications & Drawings page for current Area 096 draw statistics.

Elk Hunting in Unit 096

Area 96 covers a core piece of the Wyoming Range in Sublette and Lincoln counties — high-country elk ground on Bridger-Teton National Forest. Roughly 720 tags issued over three recent reporting years against 165 applicants makes this a relatively accessible draw for a Wyoming Range hunt. Parts of the unit lie inside Bridger Wilderness and the Wyoming Range's designated wilderness study areas; non-resident wilderness-guide rules apply where the boundary crosses designated Wilderness. Trophy potential is excellent — this country produces 330+ bulls regularly.

Where to Find Elk in Area 96

Wyoming Range elk move through classic high-country timber, basin meadows, and alpine parks.

Archery Season — High Basins

September bulls hold in the high basins and timber stringers between 8,500 and 10,500 feet. Bridger Wilderness interior country is prime habitat but non-residents need a guide there.

Rifle Season — Transition Timber

October rifle hunts concentrate on the aspen-conifer transition at 7,500–9,500 feet. The east-face drainages feeding the Green River and west-face drainages toward the Snake River both hold bulls.

Late Season — Lower Drainages

Snow-driven hunts in November push elk toward the lower drainages along the Hoback and Green.

How to Hunt Elk in Area 96

The Wyoming Range rewards fit hunters with a long-range glass and a plan that respects the wilderness boundary.

Non-Wilderness Bridger-Teton

Non-residents can hunt plenty of Area 96 without a guide — the Bridger-Teton NF land outside designated Wilderness is wide open to DIY. We focus on the road-accessible NF drainages east of the Bridger Wilderness boundary.

Wilderness Hunts Need an Outfitter

Inside Bridger Wilderness, Wyoming statute requires non-residents to hunt with a licensed outfitter or qualified resident guide. Plan and book at least a year ahead.

Glass the Basins

Archery and early rifle hunts rely on glassing the alpine basins at first and last light. A quality spotting scope and a stable tripod are non-negotiable — we routinely pick out bulls at 2+ miles.

Timber Calling

Rut-season archery hunters set up on timber benches and call aggressively. The dense timber amplifies bugles and makes locating responsive bulls straightforward.

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Elk Success Rates

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Area 96 elk success runs 25–40% for rifle and 15–20% for archery per WGFD harvest reports. Bull quality is excellent — 6-point bulls in the 300-330 class show up regularly, and the wilderness country produces the occasional 340+ bull. Outfitted wilderness hunts consistently outperform DIY non-wilderness hunts on trophy quality.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— General	147	11	100.0%	0
Rifle— General	231	77	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Wyoming uses a 75% preference / 25% random split. Area 96 non-resident Type 1 tags require 3–5 preference points in recent cycles. Type 6 (archery) tags are more accessible at 1–3 points. Non-residents planning wilderness hunts must also secure an outfitter or qualified resident guide per Wyoming statute — factor that into total cost.

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Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

BLM roads and county two-tracks; 4WD recommended; clay soils can be slick when wet

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy — flat Bighorn Basin terrain with minimal elevation change

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate — Bighorn Basin is well-known pronghorn country; pressure concentrated near road corridors

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Nearest Town

Greybull (approx. 15–30 mi). Full services including fuel, groceries, and lodging. Worland (approx. 35 mi) also provides full services.

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Permit Notes

Check WGFD for current license type and draw requirements for Area 096

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Frequently Asked Questions

What elevation is the hunting terrain in Area 096?

The Bighorn Basin floor ranges from approximately 3,800–5,500 feet elevation, making Area 096 one of Wyoming's lower-elevation pronghorn hunting areas. The mild terrain is accessible to a wide range of hunters without altitude adjustment concerns.

Does the Wyoming wilderness guide rule apply in Area 96?

Yes, inside Bridger Wilderness. Non-residents must hunt with a Wyoming-licensed outfitter or qualified resident guide in any designated Wilderness Area. Non-wilderness Bridger-Teton NF land is exempt.

How many points for Area 96 non-resident elk?

Type 1 tags require 3–5 preference points in recent cycles. Type 6 archery tags draw at 1–3 points. The 25% random pool opens occasional zero-point hits.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

WGFD Hunt Planner — Antelope — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 096 boundaries, License types, Season structure · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunting Regulations Hub — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Bag limits, Weapon restrictions · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Preference Points — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Preference point system, Application period, Draw statistics · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Harvest Reports & Surveys — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 096 harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
WGFD Hunt Planner — Elk — Wyoming Game and Fish Department · supports: Area 96 boundary and season structure, Type 1 and Type 6 quotas, Resident and non-resident structure · accessed 2026-04-17
Bridger-Teton National Forest — USDA Forest Service · supports: Bridger-Teton management area, Wilderness boundary, Trail and road access · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 096 (Greybull / Big Horn Basin North)

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 096

Where to Find Pronghorn in Area 096

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Area 096

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Elk Hunting in Unit 096

Where to Find Elk in Area 96

Archery Season — High Basins

Rifle Season — Transition Timber

Late Season — Lower Drainages

How to Hunt Elk in Area 96

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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